BMW Extends US Luxury Lead Over Mercedes to 24,000 Units in H1 2026; Mercedes Falls Third Behind Lexus
BMW sold 186,944 vehicles in H1 2026, beating Mercedes by 24,000 units as Mercedes slipped to third behind Lexus with 169,712 sales in dramatic shift.
Rivian Raises 2026 Delivery Forecast to 70,000 as R2 Demand Beats Expectations, Stock Jumps 8%
Rivian raised its 2026 delivery target to 70,000 vehicles after Q2 beat guidance with 12,194 deliveries. Stock jumped 8% as Tesla fell 7.5%.
Porsche Pauses All-Electric 718 Development, Will Keep Flat-Six Engine Through 2030s
Porsche halts electric 718 development, extending flat-six engine production through the 2030s amid weak EV demand and enthusiast pushback.
Volkswagen to Cut Half Its Model Lineup in Largest Restructuring Ever
Volkswagen plans to slash half its model range and cut 1M units of capacity as Tesla triples market share in Germany and Chinese rivals crush demand.
Nissan and Honda Confirm Merger Talks—Third Largest Automaker Could Emerge by 2026
Nissan and Honda confirm merger talks that could create the world’s third-largest automaker. What it means for EV competition and consumers.
Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes Sales Plunge 30%+ in China as Q2 2026 Collapse Accelerates
Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz report dramatic Q2 2026 China sales declines of 30-37% as domestic EV rivals displace century-old brands.
Kia Recalls 463,000 Tellurides Over Fire Risk—Third ‘Park Outside’ Warning in Recent Years
Kia recalls 462,869 Telluride SUVs over seat motor fire risk, marking the brand’s third ‘park outside’ warning and a rare re-recall after 2024 fix failed.
Tesla Cybertruck Recalled for 6th Time Since Launch—Faulty Inverter Halts 2,400 Units
Tesla recalls 2,400 Cybertrucks for faulty drive inverter causing sudden power loss—the 6th recall since launch. What owners need to know now.
EU Mandates Driver-Facing Cameras in All New Cars from July 2026
From July 7, 2026, all new EU cars must have infrared cameras tracking driver eye movements and fatigue. Privacy advocates clash with safety goals.